1798 10C Large 8 MS(PCGS#4466)

The Regency Auction 33

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

10

等级

MS62

价格

210,113

详细说明

FROM THE HUNTER COLLECTION. JR-4. What can be said about this high end and essentially CHOICE Uncirculated Draped Bust dime? Its CAC-endorsement, the only MS62 to receive such an honor, clearly speaks to the amazing, high end quality of this impressive early dime. A vivacious luster glows with a satiny brilliance on both sides. Soft iridescent blue, dove, and olive-gold toning caresses the smooth, problem-free surfaces of the obverse, while the reverse is draped in a violet, rose, and teal blend of color that really pops in the light. Struck after the obverse die broke, with a long die crack that starts at the rim to the left of Y and crosses the field to the tip of Liberty's nose. A few tiny ticks can be seen on either side, which are totally unobtrusive to the visual allure of this Premium Quality MS62--this is NOT an AU coin housed in an Mint State holder. At the time this beauty was struck, the mint was a fledgling federal agency, and they tried to save costs in every way possible. Since the quarter eagle and the dime were essentially the same diameter, the reverses for both denominations sometimes shared dies. Research by John Dannreuther has revealed that 480 quarter eagles were struck using this reverse die, listed on Warrant 149, which was delivered in December 1799. After that, the reverse was used to strike the JR-4 1798 dimes and then 1800 JR-1 dimes. PCGS 4, NGC 1, CAC 1. This is the Gardner duplicate coin, sold in October 2015 for $28,200, and is the ONLY PCGS MS62 to ever sell in auction. Keep in mind that the main line Gardner coin, which was PCGS MS63 Gold CAC sold for $70,500 in June 2014, and the Ed Price-Pogue coin sold for $82,250 in May 2015 (PCGS MS64). This high end coin has a great look and great pedigree. It will look great in your set too! The opportunity to acquire Mint State early dimes are just as rare as the coins themselves. Do not let this opportunity pass you by! Cert. Number 50004415 PCGS # 4466.00